FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2004
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Florida Community College to host national patient safety conference May 11
Local, national experts to address patient safety in nursing to improve patient outcomes

The Florida Community College at Jacksonville Department of Nursing will play host to the first patient safety in nursing conference to be offered in the region on May 11 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 225 E. Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, from 7:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

The College’s inaugural “Excellence in Nursing Conference” will address the critical theme of “Nursing and Patient Safety.” Features of the conference include nationally known speakers in the field of patient safety and nursing; exhibits; and a comprehensive program syllabus. Information provided at the conference is designe

d to be beneficial to those in all fields and specialties of nursing, from students to administrators, including educators and risk managers.

Regarding Continuing Education credits: The program is approved for 6.0 contact hours for nurses through the Florida State Board of Nursing (Provider Number NCE/FBN 3185), of which 2.0 hours meet the biennial requirement for Prevention of Medical Errors.

Early registration for the conference (postmarked by April 22) is $75; registration April 23 or later is $100. Continental breakfast, a networking luncheon and door prizes are included in the registration fee. Registration may be by check or credit card. For more information or to request a registration form call Program Manager Teri Chenot, R.N., at 904.766.6524. Please note: cancellations are subject to a processing fee. The Adam’s Mark Hotel will charge $5 per day for hotel garage parking.

To reserve accommodations at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, please contact the hotel directly at 904.360.8671, and identify yourself as a Nursing Conference attendee. Directions can be obtained by visiting http://www.adamsmark.com/jacksonville/index.asp.

Conference agenda, including speakers and credentials:

Florida Community College Excellence in Nursing Conference 2004
Nursing and Patient Safety
May 11, 2004

Time	Event	Presenters
7:30-8:30 a.m.	Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits
8:30-8:45 a.m.	Welcome; introductions	Dr. Steven R. Wallace, College President Dr. Barbara Darby, North Campus President Dr. Brenda Simmons, North Campus, Executive Dean
8:45-9:45 a.m.	“Overview of Patient Safety”	Robert L. Wears, M.D., M.S., University of Florida, Professor of Emergency Services
9:45-10 a.m.	Break and Exhibits
10 a.m.-noon	“Keeping Patients Safe - Transforming the Work Environment for Nurses and Patient Safety”	Ann Page, R.N., M.P.H., Sr. Program Officer, Institute of Medicine, National Academies of Science, Washington, D.C.
Noon-1 p.m.	Lunch	Dr. Neal Henning, Dean of Workforce Development Dr. Diane LaRochelle, Director of Nursing
1-3 p.m.	“Medication Safety Matters”	Susan Paparella, R.N., M.S.N., Director of Consulting Services, Risk Management/Quality Improvement, Institute of Safe Medication Practices, Huntingdon Valley, PA
3-3:15 p.m.	Break and Exhibits
3:15-4:15 p.m.	“Falls and Communication”	Karen Novak, R.N., M.S., C.P.C. Clinical Practice Coordinator, Shands at AGH, Gainesville, FL
4:15-4:30 p.m.	“Patient Safety Case Study: Improving Cardiovascular Patient Surgery Outcomes”	Michael Reedy, R.N., M.P.H. Safety Officer, Director of Clinical Effectiveness and Performance Improvement, Baptist Health, Jacksonville, FL
4:30 p.m.	Wrap-up, Evaluations, Certificates, Door Prizes
4:45 p.m.	Adjourn